Camping

Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses more than 415 square miles of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Early inhabitants and explorers gave this mountain range its name more than two centuries ago.

Truck campers let you turn your vehicle into one that is perfect for vacations, but there are a lot of things to consider before making a purchase. When you start looking at the different types of...

Food is the biggest concern when planning for a week-long backpacking trip. Weight is the next biggest concern. That's where freeze dried food comes in. It's a lightweight and nutritious option to...

If you've ever been camping in the middle of summer, you know how hard it is to sleep when you're hot and sweaty. Even a 10 degree drop in temperature can make a big difference in your comfort...

Making your own camp shower can be fun and easy with a few household items. Find a large umbrella you are no longer using. Get a couple of shower curtains and ensure that you can't see through...

Duraflame firelogs are designed to burn for up to four hours at a time without the benefit of or need for kindling, tinder or wood logs. You should only light a Duraflame firelog if you're...

Staying on a beach is a unique way to experience camping. Sleeping on the sand is more comfortable than sleeping on tree roots and rocks. There are a few points to keep in mind when deciding where...

Duraflame firelogs are designed to burn continuously for three to four hours. Combining Duraflame logs with real logs is not recommended because it might exceed the heat rating of your fireplace...

A strong and sturdy knife can be an outdoorsman's best friend. Once rust begins to set in on a knife blade, however, its usefulness is greatly diminished. If rust has begun to take residence on...

A pocketknife can be a useful tool whether you use it regularly for whittling or a similar hobby or you carry it for emergency purposes. Rust, however, can easily destroy a knife blade. Clean rust...

Meant for budget-minded beginners, the popular Hillary tent balances a small price tag with somewhat larger quality concerns. Still, if you're not planning to scale Mount Everest, the tent (named...

The first time you pull out that pile of small, fiberglass poles for your tent, it can be befuddling trying to determine how the numerous, tiny poles are ever going to create the frame of the...

You and your family plan on going on a vacation anytime soon, specifically camping? We'll discuss how to plan the best camping vacation that you and your family are surely to never forget.

Lighting a standing pilot light on an RV hot water tank is an easy task once you know some of the principals of operation. Working with natural gas or propane can be dangerous if not handled...

Getting mold out of a plastic air mattress is important. Mold spores can cause illness and breathing problems. This is especially problematic for children or senior citizens. Air mattresses are...

Whether you're camping, you're stranded or you're in the middle of a natural disaster, there may come a time when your usual supply of tap water just isn't available. Safe drinking water is one of...

Repairing tent poles sometimes becomes necessary when you're on a camping trip in the backwoods or just the backyard. Over time, fiberglass tent pole joints can wear out or are broken in...

Most people find, after using their fifth wheel for a while, that there are things they want to change about how the furniture is organized inside. Much of it is built-in (sofas, beds, etc.) but...

An RV water pump that has not been used in a while, whether because the RV was being stored or because it's a newly installed pump, will need to be primed before use. The process to prime an RV...

Zodi portable camp showers (Hot Tap and Stove Top units) allow campers to enjoy the comfort and benefits of an indoor hot shower in an open or secluded setting outdoors. Zodi camp showers use a...

Still pushing onward and upward from the days of rubbing two sticks together, we continue to look for quicker and easier ways to start a fire. You can always cheat by using gasoline, but there's a...

Fort Custer State Park is a recreation area located in the midst of southern Michigan farmland, not far from Chicago. It is noted for its abundant trails that are utilized throughout the year.

While camping in a pickup truck cap will never be as comfortable as an RV, there are times when it will be preferable to camping in a tent. In the desert, scorpions and rattlesnakes seek warmth...

Whether you are fueling a campfire or stoking an indoor wood stove, gathering and storing firewood is an ongoing task. When you are wide awake and your fire is burning during the warm part of the...

A wall tent is a fabric shelter that has been designed with a rigid frame, so the resulting structure has straight walls. Many wall tents are designed using cotton fabric known as canvas. Canvas...

If want you want is a cut, it is easier to achieve than you think. To get cut,all you need to do is forget you are dealing with something designed to be sharp enough to cut things and this can...

Malaria is an infection of the blood caused by the presence of parasites in the red blood cells. Malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In areas of the world...

The metal pole army tent, more commonly referred to as the pup tent, has a long history in the American military and has proven to be a stable and reliable shelter under almost any condition. This...

Harvesting your own firewood provides an opportunity to get a great outdoor workout while saving money that would otherwise go toward heating your home. Always be careful when harvesting firewood...

Table-top gas grills offer convenience and portability for quick outdoor cooking at a campground or picnic in the park. Table-top models are essentailly just smaller versions of the gas grill you...

Coleman is a prominent name in camping gear. Available at all sorts of stores, including Wal-Mart and Dick's Sporting Goods, the cooking products usually come in a nonstick variety. The road...

The campfire is a central part of any campsite, providing warmth as well as a gathering place to cook, eat, tell stories and enjoy the company of friends and family. Whether building the fire for...

To safely light and maintain a good campfire during your camping trip, you'll need to store your firewood safely. Storing it in the wrong place or manner can cause it to ignite, risking a forest...

If you have ever been camping, you have probably seen the signs advertising firewood. The wood is ready for the fire and comes in prepackaged amounts already bundled. If you have access to wood,...

Picnic tables are a staple of family camping trips and have been for decades. A place to gather, talk and eat, the only downside often is its lack of portability. Even if you have a picnic table...

Sharpening stones can be an outdoorsman's best friend. Used for cutting, digging and even self-defense, there is no substitute for the convenience and safety of having a sharp knife. As long as he...

Tent stakes are used to provide a secure foundation, even in wind. The best ones hold not only in soft soil but also the gravel of a campground or riverbank.

Millions of people enjoy getting away to the outdoors in their RV. One of the reasons people have RVs is the convenience of accessing their own bathroom with a toilet rather than using primitive...

Most RVs have a fresh water, gray water and black water system as well as holding tanks to keep it in. Fresh water is what comes out of the faucets. Gray water is what goes down the drain in sinks...

Mold and mildew not only look bad on a tent, they can eventually damage the fabric enough that it is unusable. The best cure for mold buildup is prevention -- always let your tent dry before...

Pooping in the woods is an art that must be mastered (okay, not really). Even if you only take short hikes, you never know when there might be an emergency. Certain steps will protect the...

The invention of the flashlight gave people the freedom to illuminate a darkened space at the press of a button. Since the invention of this tool, several different types of flashlights have been...

A good indoor or outdoor fire can be maintained only with appropriate firewood. While fire starters and kindling are important, the quality of the firewood is crucial for a successful fire. Good...

Whether you are camping, boating or just enjoying a day at the local swimming pool, a shower wrap can help your child stay warm and get dry. Hooded towels keep hands free while your child is...

It is a fact that starting a fire in a woodburning fireplace, is not as easy as one would think. You don't just want to start a fire; you want to start one that will last for hours and hours....

Trekking along the open range and need to take shelter from the rain or sun, but you don't have a tent? Barbecuing in the back yard and the sun is more than you care to bear? It's possible to...

Camping trailers allow you to bring more of the comforts of home with you into the wilderness---or the trailer park. Camping trailers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, from 40-foot...

Flashlights are useful to have on hand at home, work and in your car in case of emergencies such as power outages and car trouble. When selecting a flashlight, you have a choice between...

If you are faced with a survival situation where you need to escape the sun, building some type of shelter may be your only defense. The sun can rob your body of much-needed energy and fluids,...

Enjoying the outdoors can involve a wide range of activities. Group activities can be entertaining and memorable for everyone, from the most active enthusiasts to those who are less than thrilled...